The ARC Community Support Systems is committed to securing for all people with disabilities the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work and play.
The ARC Community Support Systems is further committed to reducing the incidence and limiting the consequence of disabilities through education, research, advocacy and the support of families, friends and community.
Through the successful pursuit of quality and justice, the ARC Community Support Systems will provide leadership in the field of disabilities and develop necessary human and financial resources to attain its goals.
ARC Community Support Systems is committed to the philosophy that there is dignity and worth in every human being, that all persons are entitled to both opportunities and risks in the realization of their fullest potential, that training programs are maintained around the principles of normalization and the least restrictive alternatives, that treatment and training are built around positive approaches, that legal and civil rights are affirmed and advocated, and that proven systems of management, education, research and training are followed.
People First.
ARC Community Support Systems believes that all people with disabilities have strengths, abilities and inherent value; are equal before the law; and must be treated with dignity and respect. We represent, support and act on behalf of individuals and their families regardless of level of disability. We believe in self determination by empowering people with the supports needed to make informed decisions and choices.
Visionary Leadership.
We lead with integrity, accountability, and by open, honest and timely communications. We work with individuals, organizations and coalitions in a collaborative fashion. There is a valued partnership with families and staff leadership at all levels of the organization that provides mutual support for their respective roles.
Community Participation.
ARC Community Support Systems works toward and believes in the community imperative: that all people have fundamental moral, civil and constitutional rights to live, work, play and worship in safe and healthy communities of their choosing.
Diversity.
ARC Community Support Systems values and insists upon diversity in its employees and leadership. ARC Community Support Systems actively pursues and welcomes diverse groups (including, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, age geographic location, sexual orientation, gender and level of disability).
Integrity and Excellence.
ARC Community Support Systems conducts its business with integrity. ARC Community Support Systems reflects quality and excellence in all its work.
